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Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

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Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy Asian-inspired flavors with minimal effort. This recipe allows you to create tender, flavorful chicken that’s coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce, all while letting your slow cooker do the work. It’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights or for entertaining, as it requires just a few simple steps and results in a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The combination of the tender chicken and the rich, sticky sauce makes this dish an irresistible addition to your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.

  2. Whisk Together Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

  3. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the honey sesame sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure all the pieces are coated.

Slow Cook the Chicken:

  1. Cook on Low or High: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  2. Shred Chicken (Optional): If desired, shred the chicken with two forks after cooking.

Thicken the Sauce:

  1. Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.

  2. Pour Slurry into Slow Cooker: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and stir well to combine.

  3. Cook Until Thickened: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Serve:

  1. Serve Over Rice: Serve the Honey Sesame Chicken over cooked rice.

  2. Garnish: Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.

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